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I've often wondered that too Written by Barbara (9/27/2005 6:04 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Was it the right decision?, penned by helena6

Not only was he free to take command of the Asp at that time, and no reason to turn it down, but I believe he also had even more motivation than he would otherwise have had to prove himself.

The Asp (depending on whose story you believe!) was not really seaworthy for such a voyage and such adventures as Wentworth had with her. Maybe the young captain, having no reason not to, took more risks than he otherwise might have done. How much did those risks factor into his 'luck' and how unwilling might he have been to take them with a dear young wife waiting for him at home?

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Was it the right decision? helena6 (9/27/2005 5:04 p.m.)

I agree with those above... Pennie (9/30/2005 8:19 a.m.)
You took the thoughts MaryAnn K. (9/30/2005 2:38 a.m.)
I have thought about that. Emmeline (9/28/2005 6:47 a.m.)
- Perhaps Maisy (9/28/2005 6:51 a.m.)
  - True... Emmeline (9/28/2005 6:55 a.m.)
Anne's decision helped CW professionally, but Kalyn (9/27/2005 10:10 p.m.)
- His confidence Maisy (9/28/2005 6:49 a.m.)
  - I'm not saying LR was mistaken, Kalyn (9/28/2005 8:27 a.m.)
OTOH, if he had died ... Tracy W (9/27/2005 7:40 p.m.)
- Oooops... BarbaraB (9/28/2005 12:13 a.m.)
  - Thought we said slightly different things ... Tracy W (9/28/2005 4:57 p.m.)
    - Toes Intact, No Prob. :) (NFM) BarbaraB (9/29/2005 5:04 p.m.)
Wow, what a penetrating reader you are! Faith R (9/27/2005 6:11 p.m.)
I've often wondered that too Barbara (9/27/2005 6:04 p.m.)
- I agree, Barbara {nfm} Joan Ellen (9/28/2005 12:44 p.m.)
Wow! very interesting indeed... Jessica Michelle (9/27/2005 5:47 p.m.)
- Well, then what are we to make of the Crofts? Annette J. (9/27/2005 6:22 p.m.)
  - Ages of the Crofts? Margaret 7 (9/28/2005 8:08 p.m.)
    - Captain and Mrs Croft Liza G. (9/29/2005 1:29 a.m.)
      - Where are our naval historians?   Kim in AK (9/29/2005 1:51 a.m.)
        
        Becoming an admiral   Golda (9/30/2005 12:03 a.m.)
        
        Admiral's age   Liza G. (9/29/2005 2:21 a.m.)
    - She is 38 Mary Ellen (9/28/2005 9:05 p.m.)
    - Mrs. Croft is 38 (ch.6) - don't know about the Admiral (nfm) Line (9/28/2005 9:04 p.m.)
      - Jinx! -nfm Mary Ellen (9/28/2005 9:06 p.m.)
  - Inclined to Agree BarbaraB (9/27/2005 11:57 p.m.)
    - Agree with you and Annette throughout the thread! nfm Kalyn (9/28/2005 10:07 a.m.)
    - Anne's rejection as an act of self-sacrifice Kim in AK (9/28/2005 12:12 a.m.)
      - Upon rereading that passage there seems to be   Annette J. (9/28/2005 4:29 a.m.)
        
        But was Lady R just "convincing the poor girl"...   Delories (9/28/2005 5:17 a.m.)
        
        But does anyone truly have the right to persuade,   Annette J. (9/28/2005 9:52 a.m.)
        
        Strong mind and sweetness of temper   helena6 (9/28/2005 8:57 a.m.)
        
        Completely Agree   BarbaraB (9/29/2005 5:58 p.m.)
        
        But...   MaryAnn K. (9/30/2005 2:47 a.m.)
        
        I agree. nfm   Kalyn (9/28/2005 10:05 a.m.)
        
        Fortune and marriage..   Margaret 7 (9/28/2005 8:13 p.m.)
  - I think... Jessica Michelle (9/27/2005 7:04 p.m.)

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